Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Texas Sage
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Texas Sage
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Texas Sage
arbousier
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
medronheiro
In Polish
Texas Sage
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Texas Sage
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree
Care of Texas Sage and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.